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Egypt do Celtic a big favour with Haissem Hassan decision

Egypt decided to send Celtic winger Haissem Hassan back to the club ahead of time.

By Jamie Kemble · The Celtic Bhoys

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 10:50 AM

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Egypt released Celtic winger Haissem Hassan early from international duty ahead of a friendly against South Africa.
Hassan previously played in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola and South Sudan.
The writer argues that Hassan's early return provides crucial recovery time ahead of Celtic's match with Motherwell.

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Egypt has excused winger Haissem Hassan from an upcoming friendly against South Africa, allowing him to return early to Celtic. Hassan featured in two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola and South Sudan before being granted an early release alongside other key starters to rest after a busy schedule.

The writer argues that the decision benefits Celtic, noting that Hassan has appeared to struggle with fitness across full 90-minute performances. The break provides the winger recovery time ahead of Celtic's upcoming match against Motherwell.

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